Stars in Progress: CM Punk, TNA Knockout, McMahon Return

Tara – One Step Up

I try to use this space each week to change it up and talk about a variety of things going on in pro wrestling. It doesn't always have to be about Punk, or Cena, or even Ryback. I try and spread the love.

For example, I think TNA Knockout Tara deserves some praise. Can you believe she's been around for nearly 13 years? She's sure to be around at least one more, too.

She may never be the true focal point of a women's division again, but she's certainly still worth having in your locker room. She's a veteran that can still go better than most.

TNA's lost Velvet, Angelina and Winter, all this year. They're hardly using Mickie James or Gail Kim. Tara's stock has gone up without her really doing anything. She's gone from comedy act and bodyguard to a pretty viable part of their division. At least for now, she is.